Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for people considering genetic genealogy or biological family research.
What is unknown parentage research?
Unknown parentage research uses DNA evidence and genealogical records to help identify unknown biological parents, grandparents, or family lines.
How can DNA help identify biological family?
DNA matches can reveal groups of relatives. By building family trees and comparing shared matches, it may be possible to identify likely family connections.
Do you work with adoptees and NPE cases?
Yes. Canepa Genealogy works with adoptees, NPE individuals, donor-conceived people, and others seeking biological family information.
Which DNA platforms do you work with?
Research may involve AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, GEDmatch, and other tools depending on the case.
Do you specialize in Latin American genealogy?
Yes. Research areas include Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Brazil, Spain, and Italy.
Is the research confidential?
Yes. Unknown parentage and biological family searches are handled with discretion and respect for privacy.